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The Chairman’s Perspective Podcast is hosted by Chairman of the Shelby County Commission, Willie F. Brooks, Jr. Each episode features a unique look at Shelby County government with some of our elected officials and other key stakeholders.
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Mickell M. Lowery is joined by Myron Lowery, Memphis City Court Clerk to discuss the upcoming election and his future in public service.
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Mickell M. Lowery is joined by Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner Jr. as they discuss his reelection and the future of the Sheriff's office.
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Mickell M. Lowery, new Chairman of The Shelby County Commission as they discuss the transition into new leadership.
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Keith Williams, Executive Director of Memphis-Shelby County Education Association as they discuss the steps to building a strong system in Shelby County.
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Keith Williams, Executive Director of Memphis-Shelby County Education Association as they discuss the steps to building a strong system in Shelby County.
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Charles Barnes, President/CEO at Action Chemical, Inc, as they discuss the importance of clean energy, clean air and a clean city.
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Scott Brockman, President and CEO of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority, as they discuss the roles and responsibilities of the airport authority in Memphis and Shelby County.
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Rory Thomas, President of the Memphis Medical District Collaborative, as they discuss the mission of the Collaborative and ways in which they contribute to the health and safety of Shelby County.
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris, as they discuss his tenure as Mayor and the ways in which he has continued to move Shelby County forward.
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Kyla Guyette, President at Workforce MidSouth, Inc., as they discuss Workforce MidSouth Inc. and the amazing work they do in Memphis and Shelby County.
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Mark Yates, Regional Vice President at Tennessee Valley Authority, as they have an important and enlightening conversation on what the Tennessee Valley Authority does and it's importance to Memphis and Shelby County.
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Ernest Strickland, President and CEO of the Black Business Association of Memphis, as they discuss the task of growing business opportunities in Shelby County.
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Colleen Coury, West TN Public Affairs Coordinator at the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, as they discuss the importance of Agriculture education on our food, health, and future.
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Commissioner Roy Charles Brooks of Tarrant County, TX and Chairman of The National Association of Black County Officials and Derek Albert, VP, Economic Development and Chairman of The Business Roundtable for The National Association of Black County Officials, as they discuss the importance of the National Association of Black County Officials conference.
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Memphis City Councilwoman Patrice Jordan Robinson representing District 3, as they discuss the partnership Memphis and Shelby County shares in helping to build a strong community.
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Ralph Moore, Executive Director at Memphis Area Association of Governments as they discuss the role Memphis Area Association of Governments plays in improving and creating a strong government in Shelby County.
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Jozelle Booker, President and CEO, Mid-South Minority Business Council Continuum as they discuss:
- The state of business growth in Shelby County.
- The impact the Mid-South Minority Business Council Continuum has had on Shelby County.
- The importance of diversity when it pertains to business growth and economic growth in Shelby County
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Robert “Bobby” S. White, II, Chief Public Policy Officer for The Greater Memphis Chamber as they discuss:
- The work the Greater Memphis Chamber does to help facilitate small business growth in Memphis and Shelby County.
- The impact COVID-19 has had on the small businesses of Memphis and Shelby County.
- Information on how the Greater Memphis Chamber combated the potential loss of business on the economy of Memphis and Shelby County, and what steps were taken to preserve the small businesses in the communities
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Dr. Michelle Taylor, Director of The Shelby County Health Department as they discuss:
- The current stats of COVID-19 in Memphis and Shelby County
- The importance of a good health care system on Shelby County's economy
- The importance of our citizens health
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner Jr. as they discuss:
- The importance of community trust with the police
- Sheriff Bonner's journey to becoming the Shelby County Sheriff.
- The future of the Shelby county Sheriffs Office and steps to combating crime
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Reid Dulberger, retired CEO of EDGE as they discuss:
- The impact EDGE has had on economic growth in Memphis and Shelby County
- Reid Dulberger's continued service to his community
- The future of EDGE now that he has retired
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by John Butler, President of Agricenter International as they discuss:
- The programs the Agricenter has to help educate the youth about Agriculture
- The importance Agriculture has on the environment and communities in Shelby County
- Tips to growing a healthy, sustainable food source and energy source in Shelby County
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Commissioner Reginald Milton, Shelby County Board of Commissioner representing District 10 as they discuss:
- The importance of redistricting and the process behind the changing of districts.
- What the future holds for the citizens of Shelby County after redistricting is complete
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Commissioner Van Turner Jr., Shelby County Board of Commissioner representing District 12 as they discuss:
- The importance of redistricting and the process behind the changing of districts.
- What the future holds for the citizens of Shelby County after redistricting is complete
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Dr. Michelle Taylor, Director of The Shelby County Health Department and Bishop Althea Greene, Vice Chair of the Shelby County Board of Education as they discuss:
- The challenges facing schools when it pertains to protecting students and teachers during the pandemic
- The progress that has been been in Shelby County when it comes to decreasing our COVID-19 infection rates.
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Shelby County Commissioner Eddie S. Jones Jr. of District 11 as they discuss:
- Commissioner Jones' biggest accomplishments as Chairman
- The challenges facing Chairman Willie F Brooks Jr. as he takes over
- The goals Chairman Brooks has for the future of Shelby County
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Eddie Jones Jr. is joined by Shelandra Ford, Shelby County Register of Deeds as they discuss:
- The role of Shelby County Register of Deeds
- Shelandra Ford's goals as the Register of Deeds
- The ways in which the Shelby County Commission can help support this department
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Eddie Jones Jr. is joined by Dr. Michelle Taylor, Director of The Shelby County Health Department as they discuss:
- The state of COVID-19 in Shelby County
- The strain the Delta Variant is putting on the hospitals in Shelby County
- The importance of our citizens getting the vaccine
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Eddie Jones Jr. is joined by Vicki Johnson, Executive Director, Pinky Promise International as they discuss:
- The importance of developing our youth to be strong leaders in the future
- The ways in which Pinky Promise International supports the youth and their families in Shelby County
- How the Shelby County Commission can help support Pinky Promise International and their mission
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Eddie Jones Jr. is joined by Jeff Walker, Attorney at Davidson Co. District Attorney's Office as they discuss:
- The impact open and carry gun laws have on the state of Tennessee and Shelby County
- The challenges facing law enforcement and the public when it pertains to gun violence
- Jeff Walker's role as an Attorney at the Davidson Co. District Attorney's Office
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Eddie Jones Jr. is joined by Renee Allen Walker, Chief Diversity Supply Officer for EOC Office, as they discuss:
- The importance of diversity in building a strong and successful community
- Renee Allen Walker's role as the Chief Diversity Supply Officer for the EOC Office
- What is the EOC, Equal Opportunity Compliance, and how does it help affect the citizens of Shelby County
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Eddie Jones Jr. is joined by Dorcas Young Griffin, Shelby County Director of Community Services, as they discuss:
- Shelby County's community service efforts during the pandemic
- The programs put in place over the last year to help assist underserved citizens in Shelby County
- Information on how the Shelby County Community Services division is continue help fight the pandemic and getting Shelby County back to a sense or normalcy for it's citizens
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Eddie Jones Jr. is joined by Sharon Coleman, Community Activist and Businesswoman, as they discuss:
- Her involvement in community activism
- The importance and power of the citizens' voice in helping move communities forward
- The ways in which county government can improve the relationships between community leaders and activists in Shelby County
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Eddie Jones Jr. is joined by Linda Delaney, Certified Leadership Trainer in The City of Memphis., as they discuss:
- Her stellar career in leadership training
- The type of training her and her company provides for adults and the youth of Shelby County
- The importance of building leaders for the future
- How the County Commission can continue to support the efforts of Linda Delaney and other leadership programs in Shelby County
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Eddie Jones Jr. is joined by John Butler, President of Agricenter International, as they discuss:
- Agricenter International's commitment to Shelby County
- The programs the Agricenter has to help educate the youth about Agriculture
- The importance Agriculture has on the environment and communities in Shelby County
- How the County Commission can continue to support Agricenter International.
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Eddie Jones Jr. is joined by Edmund Ford Jr., Shelby County Commissioner, District 9, as they discuss:
- The Black Wall Street initiative and Hill Harper event
- Ways in which the County has balanced the budget during the pandemic
- The challenges facing Shelby County after COVID and the ways in which Shelby County can move forward.
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Eddie Jones Jr. is joined by Sarah Carpenter, Executive Director Memphis Lift, as they discuss:
- Ways in which leadership in Shelby County can improve
- The amazing work of Memphis Lift
- The challenges facing the underserved youth in Shelby County and the ways in which county government can assist organizations like Memphis Lift
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Eddie Jones Jr. is joined by Floyd Bonner Jr., Shelby County Sheriff, as they discuss:
- His amazing career with the Shelby County Sheriffs Office
- The accomplishments we have had during his historic tenure as Sheriff
- The challenges of the last year during the pandemic and social unrest
- What's next for Shelby County and Floyd Bonner Jr.
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Eddie Jones Jr. is joined by Michael Rallings, retired Memphis Police Director, as they discuss:
- His amazing career with the Memphis Police Department
- The accomplishments we had during his tenure as Police Director
- The challenges of the last year during the pandemic and social unrest
- What's next for Memphis and Michael Rallings
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Eddie Jones Jr. is joined by Melvin Burgess, Shelby County Assessor, as they discuss:
- The importance of e-appraisals
- How often citizens should get their property re-appraised
- The impact this has on the communities and neighborhoods in Shelby County
- The role of the Shelby County Assessor.
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Eddie Jones Jr. is joined by Tonja Sesley-Baymon, President & CEO of The Memphis Urban League., as they discuss:
- COVID-19's impact on Shelby County
- The work of the Memphis Urban League in fighting for the Civil Rights of the citizens of Shelby County
- The ways in which the Shelby County Board of Commissioners can continue to support the Memphis Urban League
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Eddie Jones Jr. is joined by Dr. Tracy Hall, President of the Southwest Tennessee Community College., as they discuss:
- COVID-19's impact on Southwest Community College
- The new educational possibilities that have come from virtual learning
- The ways in which Shelby County can continue to support Southwest Community College
- The goals Dr. Tracy Hall and Southwest Community College hopes to achieve in the future.
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Eddie Jones Jr. is joined by Frank Colvett Jr., Chairman of The Memphis City Council., as they discuss:
- COVID-19's continued impact on Memphis and Shelby County
- Addressing some of the needs of the community together as Chairman's
- The ways in which Shelby County and The City of Memphis can work together to improve the lives of the citizens in the community
- Looking forward to the year ahead.
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Eddie Jones Jr. is joined by Dr. Bruce Randolph, MD, Chief Medical Officer of the Shelby County Health Department, as they discuss:
- An update on the COVID vaccine rollout
- Addressing the fears some citizens have with taking the vaccine
- The importance of continuing social distancing and wearing masks even with the vaccine
- What the future looks like during the remainder of the pandemic
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Eddie Jones Jr. is joined by Rev. Earle J. Fisher, Senior Pastor of Abyssinian Baptist Church in Memphis, TN, as they discuss:
- This past year's social justice initiatives
- Impact COVID-19 has had on poorer communities in Shelby County
- The role of government leaders in helping create meaningful progress
- What's next for Rev. Earle J. Fisher
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Eddie Jones Jr. is joined by Roshun Austin, President of The Works Inc., as they discuss:
- The Works' Inc. service to Shelby County
- Impact COVID-19 has had on on community development over the past year
- The importance of community development to the growth of Shelby County
- What's next for Roshun Austin and The Works Inc.
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Eddie Jones Jr. is joined by Larry Johnson, First Vice President of NACO and Commissioner in Dekalb County, GA, as they discuss:
- The election process in Shelby County and the role of NACO on the counties it serves.
- Impact COVID-19 has had on local elections around the nation
- Larry Johnson's role NACO and the mission of the organization
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Eddie Jones Jr. is joined by Patrice Robinson, Chairwoman of the Memphis City Council and City Council District 3 representative, as they discuss:
- The challenges Patrice Robinson has faced, serving as the Chair of the Memphis City Council
- What the city and county are doing to address blight and crime throughout the communities
- The amazing opportunities the City of Memphis and Shelby County have in working together to improve the lives of the citizens in the community
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Eddie Jones Jr. is joined by Cheyenne Johnson, Memphis City Councilwoman representing Super District 8-2, as they discuss:
- The issues between law enforcement and the community, that has led to national unrest.
- What steps have and can be taken in Memphis and Shelby County to improve the relationship between police and the citizens.
- What Reimagining Policing looks like in 2020.
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Eddie Jones Jr. is joined by Mark Billingsley, Shelby County Commissioner for District 4 and immediate past Commission Chair as they discuss:
- Commissioner Billingsley's tenure as Chair of the Shelby County Commission.
- Impact COVID-19 has had on county government.
- Greatest achievements over the last year.
- Chairman Eddie Jones Jr.'s goals for 2021 as new Chair of the Shelby County Commission.
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Mark Billingsley is joined by Dr. Carol Johnson-Dean, Interim President at Lemoyne-Owen College, as they discuss:
- The closing of college campuses in 2020 due to COVID-19.
- The amazing ways in which Lemoyne-Owen College benefits the community in Memphis and Shelby County
- The pros and cons of reopening campus in the fall during the pandemic
- The plans and preparations in place for the 2020-21 academic year.
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Mark Billingsley is joined by Jim Holt, President and CEO of Memphis in May International Festival. as they discuss:
- The cancellation of Memphis In May in 2020 due to COVID-19.
- The positive impact Memphis in May has on touring in Memphis and Shelby County.
- The reasons behind the decision to cancel Memphis In May rather than attempt a virtual festival.
- The plans and preparation for Memphis In May in 2021.
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Mark Billingsley is joined by Terri Freeman, President of The National Civil Rights Museum as they discuss:
- The impact COVID-19 has had on the National Civil Rights Museum.
- The symbolic importance of the National Civil Rights Museum amid national unrest.
- Plans for reopening the museum to tourists and visitors during the pandemic.
- The importance the National Civil Rights Museum has on tourism in the City of Memphis and Shelby County
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Mark Billingsley is joined by Dr. Altha Stewart, Senior Associate Dean for Community Health Engagement at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center as they discuss:
- The impact COVID-19 has had on the mental health of the youth in Shelby County
- The importance of social interaction with the youth during this time of isolation
- The services provided by the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, to help the youth dealing with mental health issues during this difficult time
- Tips for parents on how to help their children navigate through COVID-19
On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Mark Billingsley is joined by Kevin Kane, President and CEO of The Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau and President of its subsidiary MMG LLC. as they discuss:
- The impact COVID-19 has had on tourism in the city of Memphis and Shelby County
- The importance of tourist attractions and convention centers on the economy in Shelby County.
- The steps the Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau have taken to stay afloat during this difficult time
- What the future of tourism in Shelby County and Memphis looks like in the future
On this episode Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Mark Billingsley is joined by Beverly Robertson, CEO of the Greater Memphis Chamber. as they discuss:
- The work the Greater Memphis Chamber does to help facilitate small business growth in Memphis and Shelby County.
- The impact COVID-19 has had on the small businesses of Memphis and Shelby County.
- Information on how the Greater Memphis Chamber plans to combat the potential loss of business on the economy of Memphis and Shelby County, and what steps are being taken to preserve the small businesses in the communities
On this episode Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Mark Billingsley discusses:
- Shelby County's community service efforts, with Dorcas Young Griffin, the Director of Community Services, to help the citizens of the county during the Coronavirus pandemic
- Steps being taken to provide food and other essential needs for the citizens in Shelby County who need them
- Information on how the Shelby County Community Services division is helping in providing testing and other medical assistance to the underserved communities in the county
Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Mark Billingsley and Dr. Altha Stewart, Psychiatrist:
- Coping with the effects of the spread of the Coronavirus
- Advice for parents at home with children
- Information/Tips on relieving stress
On this episode Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Mark Billingsley discusses:
- Shelby County's approach to coping with the effects of the spread of the Coronavirus
- Advice for parents working from home with children in the house during the Coronavirus
- Information/Tips on how Shelby County citizens can relieve stress during the Coronavirus Pandemic
On this episode Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Mark Billingsley discusses:
- Updated State of Coronavirus in Shelby County
- Shelby County's approach to coping with the effects of the spread of the Coronavirus
- Advice for parents working from home with children in the house during the Coronavirus
- Information/Tips on how Shelby County citizens can relieve stress during the Coronavirus Pandemic
On this episode Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Mark Billingsley discusses:
- State of Coronavirus in Shelby County
- Shelby County's approach to combating the spread of the Coronavirus
- Tips for citizens on how to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus
- Information on what to do if you have symptoms
On this episode Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Mark Billingsley discusses:
- The importance of protecting our Aquifer
- Collierville Town Hall Meeting regarding Carrier Co.
- Protecting the environment in Shelby County as a whole.
- Legislation before the state Senate regarding protecting our clean water as a resource
On this episode Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Mark Billingsley discusses:
- The importance of Regional One Health as a first option
- Centers of excellence in trauma, neonatal care, and burn
- Regional One Health has a footprint in all areas of the Memphis and Shelby County communities
- Regional One Health One Night Gala on April 18, 2020 at Fed Ex Forum, all are welcome to attend
On this episode Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Mark Billingsley discusses:
- The importance of voting in Shelby County with Linda Phillips administrative leader of the Shelby County election committee
- Importance of early voting
- Work Shelby County does to ensure as many citizens can vote as possible
- Work done to ensure election and voting integrity
On this episode Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Mark Billingsley discusses:
- The new initiatives of the Memphis City Council with Chairwoman Patrice Robinson
- Common goals of the Memphis City Council and the Shelby County Commission
- Plans to improve cleanliness in city of Memphis
- Initiatives to improve education in Memphis and Shelby County
On this episode Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Mark Billingsley discusses:
- Shelby County Juvenile Court with Judge Dan Michael
- Work done to decrease juvenile crime
- Judge Dan Michael's career motivations
- Hardest duties of a Juvenile Court Judge
On this episode, Shelby County Chairman Mark Billingsley discusses:
- The 2019 year in Shelby County Commission
- Work done to improve education in Shelby County
- Efforts taken to decrease crime in Shelby County
- What's next in 2020 for the Shelby County Commission
On this episode, Shelby County Commissioner Amber Mills sits in for Chairman Mark Billingsley and discusses:
- Agri-Center International with their President John R. Butler
- Jobs and duties related to the Agri-Center.
- Amazing fundraisers done by the Agri-Center
- Unique and exciting plant life and animals that can be found in Shelby County
- Important Information on preserving healthy agriculture in Shelby County
On this episode Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Mark Billingsley discusses:
- Sheriff Floyd Bonner Jr's commitment to public service
- 2020 Public Safety initiatives with Sheriff Floyd Bonner Jr.
- Shelby County Sheriffs Office commitment to reducing youth crime in Shelby County.
- Tips for the public on how to help reduce crime
On this episode Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Mark Billingsley discusses:
- Importance of higher education with Jack Shannon, President of Christian Brothers University
- History of Christian Brothers University and what's in store for the future
- Importance of Christian Brothers University to the city of Memphis
On this episode Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Mark Billingsley discusses:
- Importance of data to crime prevention with Bill Gibbons, President of the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission
- Amazing work at the Public Safety Institute at the University of Memphis
- Tips for citizens on how to reduce crime
- Work Bill Gibbons has done to curb youth crime in Shelby County
On this episode Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Mark Billingsley discusses:
- Leadership within the Greater Memphis Chamber with Chairman Willie Gregory.
- Goals and Initiatives of the Greater Memphis Chamber.
- Chairman Willie Gregory's experience with Nike.
- Tremendous development opportunities in the Community.
On this episode Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Mark Billingsley discusses:
- The State of Mental Health in Shelby County with Dr. Altha Stewart.
- Work the University of Tennessee does in the Community
- Importance of having mental health checkups
- Amazing support from the Shelby County Commission towards mental health in the county
On this episode Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Mark Billingsley discusses:
- Outstanding activities at Shelby Farms Park with CEO Jen Andrews
- Community engagement with the park
- Activities planned for the Holiday season
- Fundraising events planned for the future
- Launch of two new amazing restaurants in Shelby Farms Park
On this episode Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Mark Billingsley discusses:
- Homelessness in Shelby County with Alise Davis, Chair of the board at Room at The Inn.
- The amazing work of Room at The Inn.
- Volunteers contributions to helping the homeless in Shelby County
- What citizens of Shelby County should do to help steer the homeless in the community to Room at The Inn.
- Room at the Inn's first fundraiser event.
On this episode Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Mark Billingsley discusses:
- The responsibilities of the Shelby County Health Dept. with Director Alisa Haushalter.
- Importance of getting immunization shots.
- Health tips with Dr. Bruce Randolph.
- Information on where to find your local Shelby County health department facilities.
On this episode Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Mark Billingsley discusses:
- Community Services' duties with Director Dorcas Young Griffin
- The amazing work of the Shelby County Crime Victim and Rape Center with Director Sandy Bromley
- Director Griffin and Bromley's motivation and dedication to service
- Tips/Advice on how to help serve the community and move the community forward
On this episode Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Mark Billingsley discusses:
- Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris' love for the piano
- The Celebrate Shelby 200 year Celebration (Shelby Farms)
- Dr. LaSonya Hall's service to the community
- The municipalities collaboration with Shelby County Govt.
- Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris' Transit proposal
On this episode Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Van Turner Jr., and show Co-host Darrell 'DC' Catron discuss:
- Sights and Sounds of District 12
- City Council/School Board/Shelby County collaboration
- Building a stronger community through good jobs
- Keeping our homegrown talent in Memphis
- Attacking crime through sound poverty initiatives
- Serving the community through consensus building
On this episode Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Van Turner Jr., and show Co-host Darrell 'DC' Catron discuss:
- South Memphis revitalization
- LeMoyne-Owen and Soulsville working together
- FedEx IT partnership
- LeMoyne-Owen Presidential search and student recruitment
On this episode Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Van Turner Jr., and show Co-host Darrell 'DC' Catron discuss:
- Recruiting Independent Film partners to the Memphis area
- Indie Memphis Festival and Black Screenwriters collab
- Funding help from Shelby County Government
- African American youth using arts as a means of 'making it'
On this episode Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Van Turner Jr., and show Co-host Darrell 'DC' Catron discuss with Memphis City Councilman Martavius Jones:
- The passing of the Budget
- Martavius Jones history on the Memphis City school board
- Solid Waste in the city of Memphis
- Infrastructure in city of Memphis
On this episode Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Van Turner Jr., and show Co-host Darrell 'DC' Catron discuss:
- Film, Music and the Arts in Memphis
- Memphis & Shelby County approach to attracting more film projects
- Bluff City Law and its financial impact on Memphis
- Tennessee being a film and artist friendly environment compared to other states
On this episode Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Van Turner Jr., and show Co-host Darrell 'DC' Catron discuss:
- Transportation investment with Chairman Conrad
- Memphis & Shelby County collaboration
- Public/Private investment opportunities
- Eradicating poverty through Pre-K investment
- Homelessness reduction through collaboration
On this episode Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Van Turner Jr., and show Co-host Darrell 'DC' Catron discuss:
- Community engagement in District 12
- Shelby County Schools and funding
- Promoting job growth with good transit options
- Growing Memphis through good job and educational options
On this episode of The Chairman's Perspective, Chairman of the Shelby County Board of Commissioners, Van Turner, Jr., and show Co-host Darrell 'DC' Catron discuss:
- The 2019-2020 Budget
- Education in Shelby County
- What's next for the Shelby County Commission
On this episode, Shelby County Mayor, Lee Harris visits with Chairman of the Shelby County Board of Commissioners, Van Turner, Jr., and show Co-Host, Lee Eric Smith, to discuss:
Shelby County Budgeting
Collaboration
The State of Shelby County
and a bit more...
On this episode, Shelby County Commissioner, Eddie Jones visits with Chairman of the Shelby County Board of Commissioners, Van Turner, Jr., and show Co-Host, Lee Eric Smith, to discuss:
***All Things Shelby County Budget!
On this episode, Chairman of the Shelby County Board of Commissioners, Van Turner, Jr., and show Co-host, Lee Eric Smith discuss:
Facts/timeline surrounding public safety initiatives
Increase in violent crime/juvenile offenders.....
New Juvenile Justice Center
On this episode Chairman of the Shelby County Board of Commissioners, Van Turner, Jr., and show Co-host Darrell 'DC' Catron discuss:
- His relationship with Christian Brothers University
- His tenure as the longest serving commissioner on the County Board of Commissioners
- Sights and sounds of District 4
On this episode Chairman of The Shelby County Board of Commissioners, Van Turner Jr., and show Co-host Darrell 'DC' Catron discuss with Dr. Ford:
- Financial Literacy
- Education
- District 9 Initiatives
On this episode Chairman of the Shelby County Board of Commissioners, Van Turner, Jr., and show Co-host Darrell 'DC' Catron discuss:
- ESA and the General Assembly
- Good Quality Schools
- The State of District 5
On this episode Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Van Turner Jr., and show Co-host Darrell 'DC' Catron discuss:
- Citizen diversity in District 10
- General Assembly and Memphis & Shelby County
- The effect of ESA's on Shelby County Schools
- South Memphis Alliance working in South Memphis
On this episode Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Van Turner Jr., and show Co-host Darrell 'DC' Catron discuss:
- A riverfront in use year round
- Memphis River Parks Partnership and Memphis in May working together
- Jobs Conference and lasting Economic Development
On this episode Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Van Turner Jr., and show Co-host Darrell 'DC' Catron discuss:
- All Things PILOTS
- Regionalism from an Economic Development standpoint
- FedEX and Electrolux
On this episode Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Van Turner Jr., and show Co-host Darrell 'DC' Catron discuss:
- Collierville and incorporated Shelby County growth within all of District 2
- Smarth growth by design
- Municipalities working together as a region to better all of Big Shelby
On this episode, Chairman of the Shelby County Board of Commissioners, Van Turner, Jr., and show Co-Host, Lee Eric Smith, discuss:
- Living Wage of $15/hr and above
- ESA - Education Savings Account
- Education in Shelby County
- and a bit more...
On this episode, Chairman, Van Turner, Jr., Co-Host, Lee Eric Smith, visit with the Mayor of West Memphis, Arkansas, Marco McClendon and they cover topics like:
- Economic Development
- Regionalism
- Growth of West Memphis
- and a bit more...
On this episode, Chairman of the Shelby County Board of Commissioners, Van Turner, Jr., and show Co-Host, Lee Eric Smith, discuss:
- PILOT - Payment-In-Lieu-Of-Taxes
- TIF - Tax Increment Financing
- TDZ - Tourism Development Zone
- and a bit more...
On this episode, Chairman, Van Turner, Jr., Co-Host, Lee Eric Smith, visit with Shelby County Assessor, Melvin Burgess, Jr. and they discuss:
1. Electrolux and What Happened!!
- PILOTs, TIFFs, and TDZs?
- The New Shelby County Assessor's Office
- and a bit more...
On this episode, Chairman of the Shelby County Board of Commissioners, Van Turner, Jr., and show Co-Host, Lee Eric Smith, discuss:
1. Public Transportation
- De-annex South Cordova?
- The Edge Board
- and a bit more...
Chairman of the Shelby County Board of Commissioners, Van Turner, Jr., and show Co-Host, Lee Eric Smith, discuss the living in Shelby County, TN. They touch on the topics of crime and poverty and how they impact the citizenry.
Chairman of the Shelby County Commission, Van Turner, Jr., shares his vision for Shelby County and what he hopes to accomplish as its Chairman.